Free or Very Inexpensive Help for First Time Entrepreneurs

I was living in Asheville, NC when I started my first startup.  The city had so many great (free) programs in place to help entrepreneurs.  Of course, it was a much smaller city than Seattle, and these programs were provided to increase tech presence and job opportunities in the area.  I am forever thankful to the incubator, Technology Commercialization Center, and SBTDC (Small Business Technology Development Counsel) programs that helped me improve my entrepreneurial skills for free.

When I moved to Seattle, I looked for similar programs.  It took me a while to uncover the free resources available here, and I want to share them for first time business owners in particular.  Being an entrepreneur requires you to learn so many skills at a general level (accounting, legal, marketing, etc.,) and we all get stuck every once in a while.  I've found that the following organizations are incredibly helpful with basic business practices, and they're free or very inexpensive:

Washington SBDC
Small Business Development Center
(free)

Seattle SCORE
(free)

Washington Cash
(fee based on income)

I have personal experience with both SBDC and SCORE.  I receive the most value from SBDC, because I have a really wonderful counselor there who gives me very focused attention, quality insight, and sound advice.  I have not had experience with Washington Cash, but I've heard good things through the grape vine.

Being an entrepreneur is tough enough.  Why not ask for help when you need it?